Quarter square triangle units are squares made of four equal triangles stitched together. It is sometimes called an hourglass. The obvious way to make these is to cut triangles and stitch them together.
Quarter square triangles are triangles that are made by cutting a square into four on the diagonals. They look similar to half square triangles, but there are some differences in how they go together. If you’ve ever struggled with getting everything lined up and straight, then this is the method for you. It’s the easiest…
Many people will say that the only way to bind a quilt it to sew the final binding on by hand. That is fine if you enjoy hand sewing and have the time. And it is necessary if you want to enter your quilt in competitions. But for general use quilts, binding by machine is…
Paper piecing makes some quilters nervous. It can be tricky to paper piece intricate designs and pictures. But paper piecing flying geese units is not only easy – it gives a perfect result.
This common method for piecing flying geese units makes four at a time. That is helpful, because they are often used in multiples of four.
Choosing fabric for a quilt project can be daunting. The choices are endless, and sometimes the result is disappointing. How can you ensure the fabrics you choose will look good in the end?